Central Valley Roots

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Historie & religion

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KVPR's Central Valley Roots explores the history, people and places of Central California. Discover something new about our region, past and present, with each episode. From Fresno and Bakersfield, to Visalia and Merced, the Central Valley is full of rich stories that make the place we call home special. Send us your question about local history or places to roots@kvpr.org and we might answer it in a future episode. Hear the series on the radio weekdays at 5:06 a.m., 9:04 a.m. and 5:32 p.m. or listen to our podcast.

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California's Paul Revere: Edward Fitzgerald Beale and the gold rush

Edward Fitzgerald Beale brought news of the discovery of gold in California to Washington, D.C., in the process winning a high-stakes clandestine race across the continent.

I går - 1 min

How Fancher Creek played an important part in Fresno's early history

This creek turned irrigation canal is named for early Fresno-area rancher John Fancher.

11. juni 2026 - 1 min

The origins of Merced's Lake Yosemite

This man-made reservoir on the edge of the UC Merced campus has a history that takes back to the 1880s.

10. juni 2026 - 1 min

Hearst Castle architect Julia Morgan left her mark on Fresno

An acclaimed engineer and the first woman licensed to practice architecture in California, Julia Morgan also designed several Fresno-area buildings.

9. juni 2026 - 1 min

Gone by not forgotten: Bakersfield's El Tejon Hotel

The grand hotel stood in downtown Bakersfield from 1926-1970.